Online PR News – 25-September-2012 – Berkeley, CA – Libertarian presidential candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson, plans to make his only California appearance at UC Berkeley, September 25th, during his three-week college tour. The former two-term governor of New Mexico will be speaking to promote jobs, opportunity and diversity. Gov. Johnson will be meeting with supporters and attendees beginning at 11:00 a.m. answering questions, signing autographs and taking photographs on UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza before taking the stage and speaking at 12:25 p.m., with other guest speakers taking the stage at 12:00.

Gov. Gary Johnson is crisscrossing the United States on his tour, visiting 15 different universities and colleges, meeting with student groups and supporters while spreading his message of fiscal conservationism and social tolerance on campus quads and in student unions and lecture halls.

“As I travel the country, I've found that young people are as concerned as anybody about where this country is headed – maybe even more so, since they know the national debt will be theirs to inherit,” Gov. Johnson said. “I've met countless young people who are fed up with government overspending and overstepping its bounds. Whether the topic is a mandated health-care program or marriage rights, young people are rejecting the notion that these very personal decisions should be the government's call.”

“Along the campaign trail, I've been thrilled to find tremendous support from people in their twenties who are embracing liberty like never before, thanks in large part to the historic influence of Rep. Ron Paul,” Gov. Johnson continued. “I'm excited to launch this tour, and to met hundreds of young people in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to hearing their ideas and to creating a dialogue about America's future with the Americans who have the most at stake.”

In addition to Gov. Gary Johnson speaking at the event, co-sponsored by the East Bay Libertarian Parties and Cal Students for Liberty, Dr. Marty Nemko, host of the weekly education/employment program “At Work with Marty Nemko” (KALW) and frequent guest on the Ronn Owens' radio show (KGO) will also speak. Other speakers include: Marilyn Singleton, Independent candidate for U.S. Congress, District 13; Dale Gieringer, Ph.D., state director of California NORML; and Dale Sky-Jones, President and CEO of Oaksterdam University.

About Gov. Gary Johnson and Speakers
Gary Johnson, two-term governor of New Mexico from 1995-2003, has been a consistent advocate for limited, efficient government and personal liberty. As the Libertarian Party nominee, Johnson will appear on all 50 states' ballots. An outspoken pro-Constitution Libertarian, Johnson would end the war in Afghanistan now. He opposes the failed multi-billion dollar war on drugs and demands greater transparency at the Federal Reserve. As president, Johnson would cut federal spending by 43 percent, slash debt and make government live within its means while reducing taxes and regulation to foster real job creation and economic opportunity like he did in eight years as governor. The National Review said he was "#1" in job creation as governor. An avid outdoorsman, he has completed the invitation-only Iron Man Triathalon several times, and he has reached the highest peaks on four of the seven continents, including Mount Everest. http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/about

Dr. Marty Nemko, Ph.D. is a nationally renowned and respected expert on education and employment. A frequent guest on CNN, ABC, PBS, and NPR – including two appearances on NBC's The Today Show, CBS's Early Show, Oprah and Friends, and twice on NPR's Talk of the Nation, ABC-TV's 20/20. Dr. Nemko is host of the weekly employment/education program “At Work with Mary Nemko” on KALW and frequent guest on Ron Owens' KGO radio show. http://www.martynemko.com/about-marty

Dr. Marilyn Singleton, MD is an Independent candidate for U.S. Congress, District 13, running against Barbara Lee (D). Dr. Singleton earned her medical degree from UCSF. After teaching at Johns Hopkins Hospital and practicing at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Singleton earned her law degree at UC Berkeley's Law School, Boalt Hall. She still practices medicine and teaches a Constitution class. http://www.singletonforcongress.org/index.html?ifrm_2=bio.html

Dale Gieringer, Ph.D. has been the state director of California NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) since 1987, is the Vice-Chairman of the national NORML board of directors, director of the California Drug Policy Forum (DPFCA) and was one of the original co-authors of California's medical marijuana initiative, Prop 215, as well as a prolific author on medical marijuana and drug policy.

Dale Sky Jones is the President and CEO of Oaksterdam University, providing quality education and training for the cannabis industry. Ms. Sky Jones is also Chairwoman of the Board for the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform, is on the board of directors for the National Cannabis Industry Association and the Medical Cannabis Association, and was previously the Spokesperson for the Prop. 19 Campaign, the Regulate, Control & Tax Cannabis Act, in California. http://www.oaksterdamuniversity.com/faculty.html#djones